In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Kelly Wenger to explore the evolution of a pediatric feeding clinician. Kelly shares her raw and relatable journey—from the initial overwhelm of entering private practice as a new mot ...
Chewing Patterns Matter More Than Picky Eating
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin dives into the intricate world of pediatric eating behaviors, pulling back the curtain on why "picky eating" is often a symptom of a much deeper developmental gap.Many caregivers and clinicians feel ...
Why Pediatric Feeding Therapy Feels So Hard and What’s Been Missing
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Cheryl Pelletier ,M.S., CCC-SLP to discuss the essential infrastructure of a successful career in feeding therapy: mentorship, community, and the courage to evolve. Many clinicians f ...
When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Pediatric Feeding Therapy (and What to Do Next)
In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin addresses one of the most common challenges clinicians face when entering pediatric feeding therapy: imposter syndrome.Many speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical thera ...
How Pediatric Feeding Changed in 2025—and What It Means for Clinicians
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin breaks down one of the biggest shifts in pediatric feeding therapy over the past year: the growing recognition that feeding and airway are inseparable. In 2025, feeding therapy evolved beyond skills at the table. Clinicians ...
Why Feeding Therapy Needs a Whole-Body Lens
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin speaks with Dr. Alyssa Welch, PT, DPT about the vital role of interprofessional collaboration in achieving optimal patient outcomes, particularly for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Dr. Alyssa Welch, PT, DPT emphasizes ...
Tongue Tie Diagnosis: Why Function Matters More Than Appearance
In this episode, Hallie Bulkin addresses what she calls "one of the most misunderstood topics in our field" : tongue tie diagnosis. She challenges the common clinical practice of relying on visual assessment—hearing clinicians say, "it looks tied" or " ...
EP 350: Sleep Struggles This Season? The Surprising Role of Tethered Oral Tissues
EP 350: Sleep Struggles This Season? The Surprising Role of Tethered Oral Tissues In this episode, Hallie Bulkin discusses the complexities surrounding tethered oral tissues, specifically tongue ties, lip ties, and buckle ties. She emphasizes that not al ...
EP 349: Myofunctional Therapy Explained: Root Causes, Airway Health & Collaborative Care
EP 349: Myofunctional Therapy Explained: Root Causes, Airway Health & Collaborative Care In this empowering episode, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Angela Richwine, RDH, BASc, QOM, COM®, to dive deep into the world of myofunctional therapy and collabor ...
EP 348: Tongue Ties, Sleep Apnea & More: The Patient-Centered Approach to Airway Dentistry
EP 348: Tongue Ties, Sleep Apnea & More: The Patient-Centered Approach to Airway Dentistry In this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Kassi Klein explore the intricate world of airway dentistry, discussing Kassi's personal journey into the fiel ...

